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The City University of New York · 18 hours ago

Finance Coordinator (Assistant Accountant)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$59K/yr - $72K/yr

The City University of New York is seeking a Finance Coordinator for Baruch College. The role involves ensuring the efficient operation of the Student Services Accounting Unit and assisting in various financial reporting and budgeting tasks.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Ensures efficient and effective operation of the Student Services Accounting Unit

Assists in creating various annual and quarterly reports for the boards of directors of the Baruch M. Baruch Association, the Auxiliary Enterprises Corporation, and the Baruch College Early Learning Center

Provide guidance to directors and student leaders in affiliated entities in developing, monitoring and reporting annual budgets and provides data and reports relating to numerous financial inquiries

Assists in preparing financial statements for the Affiliated Entities and works closely with the external auditors and internal auditors on the annual financial statement audits

Provides information for form 990 reporting

Assist with managing the fiscal year-end closing process for all affiliated entities

Works with property manager to reconcile capital assets per college records to CUNYfirst Asset Management

Assists the payroll process for all affiliated entities and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Assist with managing business analyses, budget allocations, financial reporting, and various statistical reports

Establishes and maintains accounting practices, in accordance with GAAP and University policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance on the appropriate use of funds and the methodology for accessing accounts

Perform various financial reconciliations to meet the CUNY year-end deadlines

Develop and manage relationships on fiduciary responsibilities with external institutions, including government agencies, banks, and insurance companies

Establishes internal procedures to maintain documents record retention

Qualification

Financial analysisGAAP complianceBudget managementAccounting practicesSpreadsheet creationFinancial reportingReconciliationSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.

We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.

Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Company

The City University of New York

The City University of New York is the nation’s largest urban public university, a transformative engine of social mobility that is a critical component of the lifeblood of New York City.

Founded in 1847

New York, NY, US

10001+ employees

http://cuny.edu

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